1 Archeological Discoveries
Imagine assisting scientists on archaeological digs to discover ancient ways of life in Thailand, Easter Island, and Mongolia, or helping to preserve vital cultural resources in Italy and British Columbia. By contacting GoVoluntouring, and finding a placement with their partner Earthwatch, travelers can live out their dreams by working on sites filled with artifacts and history. While on a recent expedition to the Mongolian Steppe, volunteers surveyed burial cairns, monuments, remains of campsites, structures, and rock art in order to assist with conservation and preservation. “For the volunteers,” says Rob Stringer, an officer at Earthwatch, “it’s an opportunity to meet people, get outdoors, learn new skills and to give back to the planet by helping to conserve a species or a landscape that they care about.” Expeditions…
